depviz - Auto-Roadmap Dependency Visualizer

Dependency visualizer for GitHub & GitLab that automatically generates visual roadmaps from issues across multiple repositories.

Overview

• GitHub: github.com/moul/depviz
• Purpose: Bridge the gap between PM tools (Jira) and dev tools (GitHub/GitLab)
• Output: Graphviz-compatible dependency graphs

Key Features

• Multi-repo Support: Aggregate tasks from multiple projects
• Cross-platform: Works with both GitHub and GitLab
• Visual Output: Generate dependency graphs automatically
• Auto-roadmap: Transform issues into visual project roadmaps

Technical Details

• Language: Go
• Requirements: GitHub/GitLab token for API access
• Output Format: Graphviz DOT files

Workflow Improvement

• Makes project planning more transparent
• Visualizes cross-repository dependencies
• Helps identify blockers and critical paths
• Facilitates better team communication about priorities

Questions

• How does it handle cyclic dependencies?
• Can it integrate with other PM tools beyond GitHub/GitLab?
• What visualization layouts work best for large projects?

TODOs

• [ ] Set up depviz for visualizing mnemos project dependencies
• [ ] Create custom styling for different issue types
• [ ] Explore integration with project boards

Sources

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/moul/depviz - Dependency visualization tool for GitHub/GitLab issues